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Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida Donate Equipment to Felix Varela Senior High School Football and Girls Flag Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program   Download PDF version

April 25, 2019

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Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida Donate Equipment to Felix Varela Senior High School Football and Girls Flag Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida yesterday surprised the Felix Varela Senior High School football and girls flag football team with equipment to help create a safer and healthier environment for their programs. The donated equipment included Junior Dolphins and Baptist Health branded shirts, an end zone camera, medicine balls, a cooling fan, cleats, shoulder pads, backpacks, footballs and Gatorade product.

“When the truck opened and we saw all of this equipment come out, the emotions from the players, that’s an overwhelming experience and we’ll certainly take this opportunity and capitalize off of it,” said Felix Varela Senior High School Head Football Coach Patrick Ledan.

“I believe the end zone camera, that was a big improvement to our equipment here,” said sophomore quarterback Dominic Medina. “That way we can see the field better and we can get a higher elevation viewpoint. It will help us out a lot.”

The team also had the opportunity to hear from Dolphins alum and Youth Programs Ambassador Twan Russell about the commitment and dedication required from an athlete to succeed. Dolphins defensive tackle Joey Mbu and Peter Smith, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, also were on hand for the donation.

“It’s a great way to inspire kids like us to continue and hopefully look for a professional career in football and in other sports as well,” said senior running back and linebacker Cindy Montoya. “Twan’s message was really powerful, especially to me as a senior leaving to college. It was something that I’ll definitely take away and will run with it.”

This is the second Junior Dolphins Equipment Donation this year. The Dolphins also made a donation to Pahokee High School in April. In 2018, the Dolphins made donations to Miramar High School in May, Pompano Beach High School in July, Booker T Washington in August, Spanish River High School, Key West High School, Marathon High School and Coral Shores High School in September and Glades Central Community High School in November.

The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to learn, teach and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.

Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida Donate Equipment to Pahokee High School Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program   Download PDF version

April 24, 2019

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Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida Donate Equipment to Pahokee High School Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida yesterday surprised the Pahokee High School football team and girls flag football team with equipment to help create a safer and healthier environment for their programs. The donated equipment included Junior Dolphins and Baptist Health branded shirts, a treadmill, a stationary bike, tackling dummies, sleds, cleats and Gatorade product.

“For me – this is something that dates back to when my father was playing football here – we never had the resources and all the proper equipment to be a successful football team. Still, we defied the odds,” said Pahokee High School Head Football Coach Demir Boldin. “I think this donation will even out the playing field for our kids to better prepare them for college, to better prepare them for the game of football safely and it’s something that I’m very, very excited about.”

“I’m glad the Dolphins gave us the equipment,” said junior wide receiver Antonio Kelly. “We needed it and I think it will help us get our technique back.”

The team also had the opportunity to hear from Dolphins alum and Youth Programs Ambassador Twan Russell about working together as a team to accomplish their goals. Baptist Health South Florida Certified Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Robert Scranton also was on hand for the donation.

This is the first Junior Dolphins Equipment Donation of the year. In 2018, the Dolphins made donations to Miramar High School in May, Pompano Beach High School in July, Booker T. Washington in August, Spanish River High School, Key West High School, Marathon High School and Coral Shores High School in September and Glades Central Community High School in November.

The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.

Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Announce Partnership with Miami-Dade Schools Police Department   Download PDF version

April 19, 2019

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Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Announce Partnership with Miami-Dade Schools Police Department

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ program, under the organization’s “Teamwork At Work” initiative, announced its partnership with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department on a series of initiatives designed to promote positive interaction between youth and law enforcement on Friday, April 19, 2019.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department through our FOOTBALL UNITES™ initiative,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “The Police Explorers is an amazing program that inspires youth and bridges the gap between law enforcement and the community. We are deeply committed to helping these young men and women level the playing field so they are successful in life and appreciate the platform we have to help them on their path to greatness.”

Miami Dolphins player Charles Harris attended the event to welcome the 80 students of the Miami Dade Police Explorers from Miami-Dade County Public High Schools including Barbara Goleman, Felix Varela, Hialeah Gardens, Homestead, Law Enforcement Memorial, Mays School of the Arts, Miami Central and Southridge, as they arrived to Hialeah Gardens High School to kick off the partnership. Harris and Miami Dade Schools Police officers participated in a series interactive drills and stations followed by a character talk with Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Ambassador Twan Russell.

“It is an exciting time to reinvigorate the partnership between the Miami Dolphins and the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department,” Miami Dade Schools Chief of Police Edwin Lopez said. “Our agency is tasked with protecting the community’s most valuable asset: our kids in schools. The recalibrated partnership and incorporation of our Police Explorer Program will afford students with the opportunity to experience another leadership vantage point aligned with sports, teamwork, community and health. We are ecstatic.”

Through this partnership, the Dolphins will fund a scholarship for those interested in serving the community as a Dade Schools police officer. Chief Lopez announced Miami Central Senior High School Senior Emily Santana as the 2019 recipient for this scholarship at this event. Additionally, participants in the Police Explorers Program will be fully integrated into FOOTBALL UNITES™ programming, including The Captains Program, cultural tours and CommUNITY Tailgates. Furthermore, the Dolphins will provide uniform shirts to Police Explorers.

“Having the Miami Dolphins give me this scholarship was shocking and amazing it’s like I am part of their team now it feels like I’m home,” Miami Central Senior High School Student Emily Santana said. “When they had told me I had received a full scholarship to the academy it’s a blessing. Coming from a family of a single mother, I could tell that this will cover so much already and pursing my dreams, I have a passion for law enforcement it runs in the family. My uncle is a police officer as well as my older sister so I am just trying to get the next step of becoming a police officer, getting my Bachelor’s in criminal justice as well as getting into the police academy.”

The Police Explorers Program is a volunteer program sponsored by MDSPD and governed by the rules of the Learning for Life Organization. The program is designed to provide high-school age youth ages 14 to 18 with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA the opportunity to learn about a career in law enforcement. For more information on the Police Explorers Program, visit here.

As part of the Dolphins’ “Teamwork at Work” platform to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community, Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross and Dolphins players created the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program as a way to bring positive social change. These programs connect to the NFL’s Inspire Change platform, showcasing the collaborative efforts of players, owners and the league to create positive change in communities across the country and work with RISE – the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality — to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations.

Information on the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program can be found here. To learn more about RISE, visit here. Fans can join the conversation with the NFL’S Inspire Change program by clicking here.

Miami Dolphins exercise fifth-year option on Tunsil   Download PDF version

April 18, 2019

Miami Dolphins exercise fifth-year option on Tunsil

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have exercised the fifth-year option on tackle Laremy Tunsil. He is now signed through the 2020 season.

Tunsil has started 44 career games in three seasons (2016-18) with the Dolphins and was a Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie team selection in 2016. He has started at least 14 games in each of his three seasons and started 15 contests at left tackle in 2018. He was a first-round selection (13th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2016 NFL draft.

Miami Dolphins announce 2019 schedule   Download PDF version

April 17, 2019

Miami Dolphins announce 2019 schedule

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced their 2019 schedule. The team will kick off the 2019 season at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. against Baltimore. It is the second year in a row the Dolphins will open at home. Prior to that, the team hadn’t played a home game in Week 1 since 2014. This is just the third time since 2011 the Dolphins will play their season opener at Hard Rock Stadium.

Miami’s home schedule features an impressive slate of opponents, including three September games against playoff teams from 2018. The Dolphins will host Baltimore in Week 1, New England in Week 2 (Sept. 15) and the L.A. Chargers in Week 4 (Sept. 29). Miami will also host another playoff team from a year ago, Philadelphia, on Sunday, Dec. 1.

The Dolphins will play a total of seven games against playoff teams from a season ago. In addition to the home matchups listed above, the team will also play road games against Dallas (Sept. 22), Indianapolis (Nov. 10) and New England (Dec. 29).

Miami will make an appearance on Monday Night Football in Week 8 at Pittsburgh. The Dolphins did not play on ESPN’s Monday Night Football package in 2018 but did have two appearances in 2017, a loss at Carolina (Nov. 13) and a win vs. New England (Dec. 11). The Dolphins have played 84 total games on Monday Night Football and are an even 42-42 in those contests.

The Dolphins also announced dates and times for their preseason games. The first game vs. Atlanta will be played on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. In Week 2, the Dolphins will travel to Tampa Bay on Friday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The team will host Jacksonville in Week 3 on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. in a game nationally-televised on FOX. The final preseason game will be at New Orleans in Week 4 on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

All games can be heard on Miami’s Sports Radio 560 WQAM, the official flagship radio partner of the franchise, and simulcast on KISS 99.9 FM. Fans can also listen to the Dolphins in Spanish on Univision Deportes Radio WQBA 1140 AM. Three of the four preseason games can be seen locally in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale market on WFOR-TV CBS4, the official home of the Miami Dolphins in South Florida. The Aug. 22 preseason game vs. Jacksonville will air nationally on FOX.

Fans can visit Dolphins.com to purchase single-game tickets, which are now on sale. To learn more about becoming a Member of the Dolphins and guarantee the best ticket price and location, call 1-888-FINS-TIX (1-888-346-7849) or visit Dolphins.com.

As the Official Ticketing Partner of Hard Rock Stadium, Ticketmaster provides fans with the safest and most convenient platform to purchase tickets for the live events they love. Ticketmaster is the only marketplace that can guarantee that the ticket and seat you buy is the ticket and seat you’ll get. To ensure the best ticket buying experience, fans should purchase from official sources like Ticketmaster, the Hard Rock Stadium website or the venue box office.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 2019 PRESEASON SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT STADIUM NETWORK TIME (ET)
Thurs., Aug. 8 ATLANTA FALCONS Hard Rock Stadium WFOR CBS4 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 16 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raymond James Stadium WFOR CBS4 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 22 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Hard Rock Stadium FOX 8 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 29 at New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome WFOR CBS4 8 p.m.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 2019 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT STADIUM NETWORK TIME (ET)
Sun., Sept. 8 BALTIMORE RAVENS Hard Rock Stadium CBS 1 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 15 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Hard Rock Stadium CBS 1 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 22 at Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium FOX 1 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 29 LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Hard Rock Stadium CBS 1 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 6 BYE WEEK
Sun., Oct. 13 WASHINGTON REDSKINS Hard Rock Stadium FOX 1 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 20 at Buffalo Bills New Era Field CBS 1 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 28 at Pittsburgh Steelers Heinz Field ESPN 8:15 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 3 NEW YORK JETS Hard Rock Stadium CBS 1 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 10 at Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 17 BUFFALO BILLS Hard Rock Stadium CBS 1 p.m.*
Sun., Nov. 24 at Cleveland Browns FirstEnergy Stadium CBS 1 p.m.*
Sun., Dec. 1 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Hard Rock Stadium FOX 1 p.m.*
Sun., Dec. 8 at New York Jets MetLife Stadium CBS 1 p.m.*
Sun., Dec. 15 at New York Giants MetLife Stadium CBS 1 p.m.*
Sun., Dec. 22 CINCINNATI BENGALS Hard Rock Stadium CBS 1 p.m.*
Sun., Dec. 29 at New England Patriots Gillette Stadium CBS 1 p.m.*

* Game subject to flexible scheduling in Weeks 11-17
All times EASTERN

“Flexible scheduling” will again be used in Weeks 11-17.  In Weeks 11-16, the schedule lists the games tentatively set for Sunday Night Football on NBC. Only Sunday afternoon games are eligible to be moved to Sunday night, in which case the tentatively scheduled Sunday night game would be moved to an afternoon start time. A flexible scheduling move would be announced at least 12 days before the game.

For Week 17, the Sunday night game will be announced no later than six days prior to December 29. The schedule does not list a Sunday night game in Week 17, but an afternoon game with playoff implications will be moved to that time slot.  Flexible scheduling ensures quality matchups in all Sunday time slots in those weeks and gives “surprise” teams a chance to play their way into primetime.

Flexible scheduling will not be applied to games airing on Thursday or Monday nights.

2019 Schedule Notes

Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME): at Miami 15, Baltimore 13; Dec. 6, 2015
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): at Baltimore 40, Miami 0; Oct. 26, 2017
  • The Series: Baltimore leads 9-6 (includes two playoff games)
  • Miami is 5-3 all-time in regular-season home games vs. Baltimore. The Ravens have won two road playoff games against the Dolphins.
  • The Dolphins are 5-1 in their past six season openers despite four of those six games coming on the road.
  • This will be Miami’s second season-opener at home in a row. Prior to that, the Dolphins opened their season on the road for three straight seasons.
  • This will be the first time the Dolphins have ever opened the season against the Ravens.

New England Patriots (Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. at Miami | Sunday, Dec. 29 at 1 p.m. at New England)

  • The Last Time (HOME): at Miami 34, New England 33; Dec. 9, 2018
  • The Last Time (AWAY): at New England 38, Miami 7; Sept. 30, 2018
  • The Series: Miami leads 55-52 (includes three playoff games)
  • Miami is 38-16 all-time at home against New England.
  • Miami is 17-36 all-time in games played at New England.
  • The Dolphins have won five (2013-15; 2017-18) of their past six home games vs. the Patriots.
  • This will be the sixth time the Dolphins have ever finished the season at New England but the first since Dec. 30, 2012.

Dallas Cowboys (Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. at Dallas)

  • The Last Time (AWAY): at Dallas 20, Miami 19; Nov. 24, 2011
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): Dallas 24, at Miami 14; Nov. 22, 2015
  • The Series: Tied at 7 (includes Super Bowl VI)
  • Miami is 5-3 all-time at Dallas and has won four of their past six meetings there.

Los Angeles Chargers (Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME): at Miami 37, San Diego 0; Nov. 2, 2014
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): Miami 19, at L.A. Chargers 17; Sept. 17, 2017
  • The Series: Miami leads 18-15 (includes three playoff games)
  • Miami is 8-3 all-time in regular-season home games vs. the Chargers. The Dolphins are 2-1 in playoff home games against them.
  • The Dolphins have won eight consecutive home meetings with the Chargers, including two playoff games (1993 and 1983). The Chargers haven’t won in Miami since the Jan. 2, 1982 overtime victory in the playoffs.
  • Miami has won four of the last five overall meetings with the Chargers.

Washington Redskins (Sunday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME): at Miami 20, Washington 9; Nov. 13, 2011
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): Miami 17, at Washington 10; Sept. 13, 2015
  • The Series: Miami leads 9-5 (includes Super Bowl VII and Super Bowl XVII)
  • Miami is a perfect 5-0 all-time in home games vs. Washington, dating back to the first meeting in Miami in 1981.
  • The Dolphins have won two straight games against Washington, posting a 17-10 road win on Sept. 13, 2015 and a 20-9 home victory on Nov. 13, 2011.
  • Miami has won three of their past four games coming off a bye week.

Buffalo Bills (Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. at Buffalo | Sunday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME): at Miami 21, Buffalo 17; Dec. 2, 2018
  • The Last Time (AWAY): at Buffalo 42, Miami 17; Dec. 30, 2018
  • The Series: Miami leads 61-48-1 (includes four playoff games)
  • Miami is 35-19-1 all-time vs. Buffalo at home.
  • The series is tied 26-27 all-time in games played at Buffalo (includes win on Dec. 7, 2008 in Toronto).

Pittsburgh Steelers (Monday, Oct. 28 at 8:15 p.m. at Pittsburgh)

  • The Last Time (AWAY/OVERALL): at Pittsburgh 30, Miami 12; Jan. 8, 2017 (AFC Wild Card Game)
  • The Series: Pittsburgh leads 14-13 (includes two playoff games)
  • Miami is 4-6 all-time in regular-season road games at Pittsburgh. The Steelers have also won two home playoff games against the Dolphins.
  • Miami won the last regular-season meeting in Pittsburgh, taking a 34-28 victory on Dec. 8, 2013.
  • The Dolphins are 42-42 all-time in Monday Night Football games.

New York Jets (Sunday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. at Miami | Sunday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. at N.Y. Jets)

  • The Last Time (HOME): at Miami 13, N.Y. Jets 6; Nov. 4, 2018
  • The Last Time (AWAY): Miami 20, at N.Y. Jets 12; Sept. 16, 2018
  • The Series:Y. Jets lead 54-52-1 (includes one playoff game)
  • The Dolphins are 28-25-1 all-time at home against the N.Y. Jets.
  • The Dolphins are 24-29 all-time in road games at the N.Y. Jets.
  • Miami has won five of its past six against the N.Y. Jets.

Indianapolis Colts (Sunday, Nov. 10 at 4:05 p.m. at Indianapolis)

  • The Last Time (AWAY/OVERALL): at Indianapolis 27, Miami 24; Nov. 25, 2018
  • The Series: Miami leads 47-27 (includes two playoff games)
  • Miami is 14-9 all-time in games played in Indianapolis and 1-2 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
  • Each of the past eight meetings between the two teams has been decided by one score or less.
  • The Dolphins have won just one of their past seven meetings.

Cleveland Browns (Sunday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. at Cleveland)

  • The Last Time (AWAY): Miami 23, at Cleveland 10; Sept. 8, 2013
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): at Miami 30, Cleveland 20 (ot); Sept. 25, 2016
  • The Series: Miami leads 11-8 (includes two playoff games)
  • Miami is 5-6 all-time at Cleveland but won the last meeting there on Sept. 8, 2013 (23-10).
  • Miami has won two games in a row against the Browns in 2016 and 2013. The team’s last loss to Cleveland was on Sept. 25, 2011 (16-17).

Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME): Philadelphia 26, at Miami 10; Dec. 11, 2011
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): Miami 20, at Philadelphia 19; Nov. 15, 2015
  • The Series: Miami leads 8-6
  • Miami is 5-2 all-time in home games vs. Philadelphia.
  • The Dolphins won the first five home meetings with the Eagles but Philadelphia has won the past two.

New York Giants (Sunday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. at N.Y. Giants)

  • The Last Time (AWAY): at N.Y. Giants 20, Miami 17; Oct. 30, 2011
  • The Last Time (OVERALL):Y. Giants 31, at Miami 24; Dec. 14, 2015
  • The Series:Y. Giants lead 6-2
  • Miami is 2-2 all-time in road games against the N.Y. Giants.
  • This will mark just the second time the Dolphins have played two regular-season games at the new MetLife Stadium in the same year (2011). The Dolphins did play two games at the stadium in 2016 – a regular-season game at the N.Y. Jets and a preseason game at the N.Y. Giants.

Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday, Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME): at Miami 22, Cincinnati 20 (OT); Oct. 31, 2013
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): at Cincinnati 27, Miami 17; Oct. 7, 2018
  • The Series: Miami leads 16-7 (includes one playoff game)
  • Miami is 6-2 all-time in regular-season home games played vs. Cincinnati. The Dolphins also have a home playoff victory against the Bengals.
  • The Dolphins have won six of their last seven regular-season home games vs. Cincinnati dating back to 1974. The only Bengals win in Miami during that span came on Dec. 30, 2007 (25-38).
  • Miami has won 12 of its past 16 games overall against the Bengals.
Miami Dolphins Host More Than 800 Participants at Fourth Annual Coaches Clinic presented by Nike   Download PDF version

April 14, 2019

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Miami Dolphins Host More Than 800 Participants at Fourth Annual Coaches Clinic presented by Nike

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted more than 800 local youth and high school coaches at their fourth annual Coaches Clinic presented by Nike and supported by Ephesus Sports Lighting and Gatorade at Hard Rock Stadium. Coaches from Charleston Southern University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, the University of Central Florida, the University of Miami and St. Thomas University taught 33 different classroom and on-field sessions focused on game and practice techniques, motivational tools and core football competencies. Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores welcomed the participants prior to the breakout sessions. Participants received a Nike gift bag and high school coaches received Gatorade product for their team.

“I really believe that this, right now, is a celebration of our game, a game that’s very important to me, that’s done a lot for me in my life. I talk about this as much as I can: football, growing up as a poor kid in Brooklyn, New York, I would say football is the only thing that leveled the playing field for me, me and my family, and it’s done that in a big way,” said Flores. “To be in a room filled with coaches who want to make an impact, who want to help develop young people, of course I’m going to come do this, of course I’m going to come speak. What I want to do is give you guys a round of applause for doing the things that you do.”

“This event was a great opportunity for coaches at all levels to grow as teachers and have a positive impact on their teams,” said Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Director RaShauna Hamilton. “We are committed to making the game healthier and safer for South Florida student-athletes, coaches and parents. It is great to have the support, time and resources of our senior leadership in Stephen Ross, Tom Garfinkel, Chris Grier and Brian Flores with important events like this that help advance our mission.”

Also on hand to present about concussion education was Gillian Hotz, Ph.D., Director of the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute’s concussion program. In 2017, the Miami Dolphins Foundation partnered with the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute and KiDZ Neuroscience Center at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis to sponsor The University of Miami Countywide Concussion Care High School Program, which performs baseline concussion testing for all high school athletes at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Additionally, Tod Creneti from the Positive Coaching Alliance offered presentations on how to be a more effective coach and encourage young athletes, USA Football provided Heads Up Football certification to youth coaches and the Florida High School Athletics Association presented on compliance.

The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to learn, teach and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.

Miami Dolphins announce 2019 preseason schedule   Download PDF version

April 9, 2019

Miami Dolphins announce 2019 preseason schedule

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced their 2019 preseason schedule:

MIAMI DOLPHINS 2019 PRESEASON SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT STADIUM NETWORK TIME (ET)
Aug. 8 – 12 ATLANTA FALCONS Hard Rock Stadium WFOR CBS4 TBD
Aug. 15 – 19 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raymond James Stadium WFOR CBS4 TBD
Thurs., Aug. 22 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Hard Rock Stadium FOX 8 p.m.
Aug. 29 – 30 at New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome WFOR CBS4 TBD

Miami will open its preseason schedule at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 1 (Aug. 8-12) when it hosts the Atlanta Falcons. This will be the 17th preseason meeting between the two teams and the sixth year in a row the Dolphins and Falcons have met in the preseason. Miami holds a 9-8 edge in the all-time preseason series.

The Dolphins will make their first road-trip of the year when they travel to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their second preseason game in Week 2 (Aug. 15-19). The Dolphins are 17-14 all-time in preseason games against the Bucs, facing Tampa Bay more than any other team in its preseason history.

Miami returns to Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. for a nationally-televised game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miami holds a 6-4 edge in the all-time preseason series between the two teams. The game will be broadcast on FOX.

The preseason concludes in Week 4 (Aug. 29-30) as Miami plays at New Orleans. The Dolphins are 14-7 all-time against the Saints in preseason contests but have not faced New Orleans in a preseason game since Aug. 29, 2013.

WFOR-TV CBS4 will once again be the preseason television home of Dolphins football and the official home of the Miami Dolphins in South Florida. Three of the four games will be shown on the CBS station in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale market. The games can be heard on Miami’s Sportsradio 560 WQAM, the official flagship radio partner of the franchise, and simulcast on KISS 99.9 FM. Fans can also listen to the Dolphins in Spanish on Univision Deportes Radio WQBA 1140 AM.

To purchase tickets or to learn more about the Dolphins Membership program, please call 1-888-FINS-TIX (1-888-346-7849) or visit Dolphins.com.

As the Official Ticketing Partner of Hard Rock Stadium, Ticketmaster provides fans with the safest and most convenient platform to purchase tickets for the live events they love. Ticketmaster is the only marketplace that can guarantee that the ticket and seat you buy is the ticket and seat you’ll get. To ensure the best ticket buying experience, fans should purchase from official sources like Ticketmaster, the Hard Rock Stadium website or the venue box office.

ADDITIONAL NOTES ON DOLPHINS 2019 PRESEASON SCHEDULE

  • The Dolphins have posted a winning preseason record 24 times in the team’s history.
  • Entering 2019, the Dolphins hold a 131-107-4 record in preseason contests.
  • Miami has posted a perfect preseason record five times in team history (1976, 1979, 1981, 1998 and 2009)
Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

April 9, 2019

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed guard Michael Dunn, linebacker Jayrone Elliott, running back Kenneth Farrow, tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith, linebacker Tyrone Holmes, wide receiver Reece Horn and defensive tackle Joey Mbu.

Dunn played in all eight games with seven starts this spring for the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football (AAF). He spent most of the 2018 season on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad. Dunn originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Los Angeles Rams on June 16, 2017. He played collegiately at Maryland.

Elliott played this spring for the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF. He saw action in all eight games and tied for the AAF lead with 7.5 sacks. He also totaled 22 tackles (14 solo). Elliott played three seasons (2014-16) with the Green Bay Packers, appearing in 38 games and totaling 32 tackles (25 solo), four sacks, one interception, two passes defensed and one forced fumble. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Green Bay on May 12, 2014 before he was traded to Dallas on Sept. 3, 2017. He spent the 2018 offseason and training camp with New Orleans.

Farrow played this spring for the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF, starting all eight games. He totaled 106 carries for 372 yards (3.5 avg.) and four touchdowns and added 12 receptions for 95 yards (7.9 avg.). His 372 rushing yards were tied for second in the AAF. Farrow played in 13 games with two starts for the San Diego Chargers in 2016, totaling 60 carries for 192 yards (3.2 avg.) and 13 receptions for 70 yards (5.4 avg.). He also spent time on New England’s practice squad in 2018. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with San Diego on May 10, 2016.

Holmes played this spring for the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF. He totaled 15 tackles (11 solo) and 1.5 sacks in eight games. Holmes played in 15 games over two seasons (2016-17) with the Cleveland Browns, totaling seven career tackles (one solo) and one sack. He also spent time with Jacksonville (2016), Kansas City (2017-18) and the Los Angeles Chargers (2018). Holmes originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (181st overall) by Jacksonville in the 2016 NFL draft.

Horn played in all eight games this spring for the Memphis Express of the AAF and totaled 28 receptions for 429 yards (15.3 avg.) and one touchdown. His 429 receiving yards were fourth in the AAF. Horn spent the 2016 offseason and training camp with the Tennessee Titans after being signed as an undrafted college free agent on June 3, 2016. He also spent time playing in Europe. Horn was a first-team Division II All-American as a senior at Indianapolis in 2015.

Jones-Smith played this spring for the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF and saw action in all eight games. He spent the 2018 offseason and training camp with the Houston Texans after entering the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Houston on May 11, 2018. Jones-Smith played collegiately at Pittsburgh, where he finished his career with 33 games played and 13 starts.

Mbu played this spring with the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF and totaled nine tackles (three solo) and two sacks. He has appeared in nine NFL games – two in 2015 with Atlanta and seven in 2017 with Indianapolis – and totaled seven career tackles (three solo). Mbu has also spent time with Green Bay (2018) and Washington (2017). He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Atlanta on May 8, 2015.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Michael Dunn G 6-5 300 8/28/94 1 Maryland ’17 Bethesda, Md. FA, ‘19
Jayrone Elliott LB 6-3 240 11/11/91 4 Toledo ’14 Cleveland, Ohio FA, ‘19
Kenneth Farrow RB 5-9 219 3/7/93 2 Houston ’16 Hurst, Texas FA, ‘19
Tyrone Holmes LB 6-2 253 9/10/93 2 Montana ’16 Eagle Point, Ore. FA, ‘19
Reece Horn WR 6-3 215 2/1/93 1 Indianapolis ’16 Carmel, Ind. FA, ‘19
Jaryd Jones-Smith T 6-7 320 9/3/95 1 Pittsburgh ’18 Camden, N.J. FA, ‘19
Joey Mbu DT 6-3 323 3/28/93 2 Houston ’15 Richmond, Texas FA, ‘19

 

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